So What? Long term goals can be difficult to accomplish when steady consistent effort is needed over a large span of time to successfully achieve what you set out to do. So, how strong is YOUR “So what?” Do you know why you are here and why the work and effort to...

There is immense value we can offer youth by simply listening, “between the lines.” The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad, FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL I was lost ALL day. I got yelled at for running in the hall trying not to be late. Then I was late, and got in trouble...

Teaching students how to think instead of what to think is part of the power of the Academic Life Coaching program. Standing out from the Crowd As the fall and beginning of a new school year is fast approaching, I’ve been thinking about what makes one student stand...

Dream It I LOVE ideas and possibilities! They give me energy and create this internal atmosphere of optimism and an ongoing sense of ooh, what’s next? Along the way, I’ve learned an idea is really only of value if I follow through and actually do whatever...

Student Challenge I had an interesting conversation with a student recently who was challenging the idea of viewing life through a positive and upbeat lens, because as she stated, “Sometimes it just doesn’t work and you need to be realistic.” Wow, what a great...

The Unexpected We all face those moments when the sprint we signed up for unexpectedly turns into a marathon. Now what? Most likely you or the student in your life are feeling tired, cranky, and stressed. It shows, others have noticed. You are far enough into the...

What we believe about ourselves and others in the world can have a profound impact on our lives. Recognizing and “busting” limiting beliefs is foundational to living a healthy and fulfilling life, yet so often we work against ourselves with the subtle and not so...